Creating new patterns for kilt jackets

[Chef]

Working from the success of the X-kilt pattern and other kiltmaking groups and classes, I propose that we form a work group to tackle the issue and create a method to create patterns customized to our bodies and methods of construction and tailoring to make them fit as well as we can manage (not being professional tailors).

It strikes me that in looking at kilt jackets, most don't do a good job of fitting in length (reaching the waist or fell) or are hard to come by in larger or tall/short sizes that truly fit.

I admire your idea, but for most people who are not trained tailors I think it will be harder to accomplish this and end up with something that will pass as a proper modern men's jacket. And since a good kilt jacket is more fitted than a suit jacket it would be that much more difficult. I'm not saying you shouldn't pursue it just that it is much harder than it looks.

For example: Shouldn't the sides of a Prince Charlie should come at least to the waist to cover the shirt, and the tail drop to the fell line on the kilt? I know mine doesn't, even though it is supposed to be a "long". .

In most cases here it is one of two causes. Either the kilt is being worn too low or many non-traditionals are made with a lower rise than a proper kilt. If you wear a traditional kilt with a proper rise (at least to your belly button) you won't have a problem. Only if I lift my arms directly overhead do I show any shirt with a PC.